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The Hop Review's Holiday Gift Guide

By now, you've likely seen a few iterations of the standard 'Christmas Gift Guide' across the web and in print. So, why not take in one more!? We've got a few items, books & beers we just couldn't keep to ourselves. So take a quick look at our beer-focused Holiday Gift Guide, and put this list to work. Any and all of these would put a smile on your favorite beer lover's face this season. Cheers!

BEERS TO-GO, & SHARE

1.Begyle Brewing Co.We recommend a growler of their Flannel Pajamas stout – it's pretty great (Northcenter Taproom – $10.00/32oz.) 2.Eataly's La BirreriaSnag a 32oz howler of their in-house brewed Gina APA to refresh after your long trip home for Christmas. (River North taproom – $10/32oz)3.Half Acre Beer Co.Heyoka, I mean Senita, no I mean Gone Away is always great, but next time you are taking beer home, go with Space IPA, a taproom exclusive, then thank us later. (Northcenter taproom – $Price varies/32 oz.) 4.Piece BreweryWith so many award winning beers, it is hard to pick one; whatever you choose, you won't regret it (Wicker Park brewpub – $Prices vary/64 oz).5.Wooden Bottle CaddyA great way to gift your next mix-6, plus it has a built in bottle opener (worldmarket.com – $16.99) 6.Solemn Oath BreweryIn the 'burbs? Swing by this popular west side taproom. The Viking series are all rock solid, but if you are looking to switch it up, we recommend the Belgian IPA Butterfly Flashmob. (Naperville taproom – $Prices Vary/64 oz.)

Thanks for taking in our first curated Gift Guide. Let us know what other gifts are getting handed out to beer lovers this Christmas season. Special thanks to Bottles & Cans for supplying the beer for this guide. Be sure to drop in their Northcenter shop to stock up before you head home. It's likely you'll need beer. And they have plenty to choose from.